Ungheni Tourist Places to Visit in Ungheni, Moldova, Europe

Ungheni Tourist Places to Visit in Ungheni, Moldova, Europe

Ungheni is a town and the administrative centre of Ungheni District in Moldova covering an area of 16.4 sq. km. It is Moldova’s 7^th largest town with a population of 35,157 people. Gustave Eiffel Bridge is one of the main landmarks of Ungheni.

Geography of Ungheni:

Lying between 47°13′ N latitude and 27°49′ E longitude, Ungheni is situated about 110 km northwest of Chisinau, the capital of Moldova.

History of Ungheni:

Ungheni was first mentioned in the historical records of Moldova in 1462 as a town. During the rule of Russian Empire in Moldova, Russia established a railway line between Chisinau and Ungheni for the Russo-Turkish War and later it gained more importance as a main link between Romania and the USSR after the Second World War.

Connectivity to Ungheni:

Ungheni has no airport and it is suggested for foreign tourists to reach the airport of Chisinau first and then they can take bus or taxi or rental cars from the airport to Ungheni. Booking rental cars prior to reaching airport through online will be better for comfort airport travel.

Including Rome, Moscow and Frankfurt, the Chisinau International Airport covers all the major European cities.

To move within the town, sightseeing and to reach neighboring cities, visitors can hire rental vehicles from any of the local travel agencies of Ungheni.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Ungheni:

The district of Ungheni houses many famous cultural centres including a fine arts centre, a music school, several museums and libraries. Ungheni is the home town of many famous writers and composers including I. A. L. Diamond, Samuel Cohen and Vasile Vasilache.

There are notable upgrade shops and food corners in Ungheni, although for more comfort, one can visit bordering cities of Romania and Chisinau in Moldova.

Tourist Attractions in Ungheni:

Eiffel Bridge:

Holding a large history, the Eiffel Bridge connects Ungheni in Moldova and Ungheni in Romania. It was constructed over Prut River in the year of 1877. French civil engineer, and architect, Gustave Eiffel was the designer of this bridge.

Museum of History and Ethnography of Ungheni:

The Museum of History and Ethnography of Ungheni describes the complete history and culture of the region including many wars fought in the region.

Nature Reserve Plaiul Fagului:

The Nature Reserve “Plaiul Fagului” is located few kilometers away from Ungheni, housing a wide range of local and exotic flora and fauna species. Taking guided tours will be better for easy exploration.

Other places of interest in Ungheni include:

Museum in Pirlita village
Semeni medieval military fortress
Aleksandr Nevski Church
Dendrarium Park
Milestii Mici
Stefan cel Mare Park
Muzeul National de Etnografie si Istorie Naturala
Catedrala Nasterea Domnului
Jewish Cemetery
Victory Memorial and Eternal Flame
Parcul Alunelul
Theodor Tiron Convent
Nistru Beach
Saint Constantine and Elena Cathedral in Balti

Best time to visit Ungheni:

Ungheni features a temperate continental climate with an average annual rainfall 500–650 mm. Generally from June to October is the ideal time to trip Ungheni.

Accommodation options in Ungheni:

There are modernized hotels limited in Ungheni, so visitors can drive towards national capital Chisinau which is situated about 110 km away from Ungheni housing many international standard hotels. List of some famous hotels in Ungheni and Chisinau is as follows: